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Yahoo-Google: Microsoft left searching
The software maker's effort to strengthen its position in online advertising appears to have had the opposite effect, driving Yahoo into Google's arms.
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Yahoo inks search-ad pact with Google
Google will supply Yahoo with search ads in a partnership Yahoo believes will raise revenue by $800 million in its first year--but that also could give more power to Google.
CNET |
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Obama site confronts rumors
WASHINGTON ( Map , News ) - Democrat Barack Obama 's campaign said Thursday that Michelle Obama never used the word "whitey" in a speech from the church pulpit as it launched a Web site to debunk rumors about him and his wife.
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MarketWatch First Take: Microsoft seems to have resisted desperation move by Yahoo
Did Yahoo’s board try to cut a deal to merge with Microsoft? By then, Steve Ballmer probably had had enough, writes Therese Poletti.
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Yahoo Announces Non-Exclusive Search Agreement With Google
Well, it was a little later than we expected, but Yahoo has announced a non-exclusive deal with Google around search and search advertising. Yahoo’s press release is below. Additionally, Google’s press release on the announcement can be found here and their blog post here. Yahoo! to Strengthen Competitive Position in Online Advertising Through Non-Exclusive Agreement With Google Agreement [...]
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Internet Child Crime Stings Catches 3 Suspects
The effort was part of the West Virginia State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
WOWK-TV West Virginia |
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Obama website fights right-wing cyber smears
The Obama camp has had enough. Today it launched a website to combat fabrications spread by right-wing websites.
The Age |
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BREAKING: Yahoo And Google In Non-Exclusive Search Ad Deal; $250-$450 Million Extra Op Cash Flow
As expected Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) has announced a non-exclusive ad pact with Google (NSDQ: GOOG). In an announcement, the company says it has agreed with its arch rival to run ads against some search queries as well as other of its web properties. From the announcement: "Under the terms of the agreement, Yahoo! will select the search term queries for which and the pages on which Yahoo! may offer ...
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Yahoo-Microsoft talks fail, Google deal expected
SEATTLE/NEW YORK (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp failed to agree on a deal in their latest round of talks, the companies said on Thursday, in a break-up expected to send Yahoo into a partnership with archrival Google Inc .
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Canadian teens driving up use of the Internet
Almost all 16-and 17-year-olds in Canada have used the Internet either for doing school work, sending text messages, playing video games or listening to music, according to a study released Thursday.
CTV.ca |
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Yahoo Said Close to Google Deal
Chatter follows latest collapse of talks with Microsoft.
InternetNews.com |
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US stocks hold gains; Yahoo says Microsoft talks scotched
NEW YORK: US stocks held their gains in volatile trade on Thursday after hefty losses a day earlier, as Yahoo said its talks with Microsoft on a potential takeover had been scotched and that it would move ahead with its own strategy.
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Lakeville, Massachusetts Residents to Benefit from Verizon Wireless Network Expansion
LAKEVILLE, Mass. ( Map ) - LAKEVILLE, Mass. , June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Plymouth County , Verizon Wireless has activated a new cell site.
The San Francisco Examiner |
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Newsletter Subscription
Fixes a problem that dates back to December 2007. As the desktop battle continues to heat up, it's becoming obvious that the new century is likely to propel connectivity and content providers to the top of the new desktop-world pecking order.
ARNnet |
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Yahoo-Microsoft talks fail, Google deal expected
Yahoo Inc and Microsoft Corp failed to agree on a deal in their latest round of talks, the companies said on Thursday, in a break-up expected to send Yahoo into a partnership with archrival Google Inc .
Reuters via Yahoo! News |
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New computer business opens on Clinton square
CLINTON -- Information technology, as defined by the Information Technology Association of America is “the study, design, development, implementation, support or management of computer-based information system, particularly software application and computer hardware.”
The Pantagraph |
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Opera 9.5 Offers Anti-Malware Protection
Opera Software today shipped a new version of its Web browser that the company says will help protect users from Web sites that try to install malicious software. The new version, Opera 9.5, is available here. Opera is the latest browser maker to include anti-malware capabilities. The beta versions of both Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox 3 include similar features. Opera spokesman Thomas Ford ...
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Opera releases version 9.5
In its plan to gain back usage share it has steadily been losing to Firefox in recent months, Opera this morning released version 9.5 of its Web browsers for Windows, Mac, and Linux.
BetaNews |
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Mass. Blue Cross/Blue Shield signs on to Google Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts says it will become the first health insurer to participate in Google Health, a medical records initiative by the online search engine.
Boston Globe |
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Canadian teens driving up use of the Internet
MONTREAL -- Almost all 16-and 17-year-olds in Canada have used the Internet either for doing school work, sending text messages, playing video games or listening to music, according to a study released Thursday.
CTV.ca |
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Australia calls shenanigans on eBay PayPal-only policy
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued a notice to eBay over its plans to go PayPal-only in Australia later this month, saying that it plans to reject the proposal. The group says that eBay's plans could allow eBay to abuse its power and eliminate competition in the market where PayPal operates. Read More...
Ars Technica |
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Foster care grads rewarded with party, computers
SMYRNA — About 50 mid-state youths in foster care who recently earned a high school diploma or GED were rewarded with a skating party and laptop Thursday.
Daily News Journal |
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Obama camp quick to counterattack online smears
It was a rumour with potentially explosive consequences for Barack Obama.
Canada.com |
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Yahoo Calls Off Microsoft Merger Talks
Microsoft and Yahoo have broken off all merger talks, Yahoo said on Thursday, apparently putting a stake in the on-again, off-again discussions for good.
PC Magazine |
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IBM Rules Middleware, While Oracle + BEA = Distant No. 2
Business process management software, portals, business-to-business software, and enterprise service buses are being added to application servers in the middleware category.
InformationWeek |
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